The Beach Boys

"The definitive look at America's band."

2024 1h 53m EN

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6.7

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★6.7TMDB · 43

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Synopsis

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A celebration of the legendary band that revolutionized pop music, and the iconic, harmonious sound they created that personified the California dream, captivating fans for generations and generations to come.

“The definitive look at America's band.”

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Cast

Brian Wilson
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Mike Love
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Al Jardine
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David Marks
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Bruce Johnston
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Lindsey Buckingham
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Janelle Monáe
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Ryan Tedder
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Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Frank Marshall
Writers: Mark Monroe
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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Released 2 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Frank Marshall, shot by Ernesto Lomeli. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Mike McCready. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Jake Hostetter shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Brian Wilson and Mike Love and Al Jardine carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "The definitive look at America's band.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt31922530 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 43 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Frank Marshall directs. Ernesto Lomeli behind the camera. Mike McCready scores. Jake Hostetter cuts. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 2 years ago.
2Directed by Frank Marshall, shot by Ernesto Lomeli. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by Mike McCready. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Jake Hostetter shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Brian Wilson and Mike Love and Al Jardine carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "The definitive look at America's band.".
7IMDB entry: tt31922530 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 43 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.